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Its easy for me to tell her to “Move on” or “forget about it”.

Although Ive personally did not experience what she went through, I can’t imagine how she must feel. I mean Im a person who can’t stand that feeling of you know, that old embarrassing memory that just shakes you up and your like “WHY DID I DO THAT?ugghhhh!!!” then you repress it again? Well there is someone I know who finally gave her self in, truly believing that this guy loved her. Which leaves her completely vunerable and all out in the open but whether he truly loved her or not, she gave herself up to him and now is feeling miserable. Is there anyone who can relate to this kind of situation? Where they were “attacked” in their weakeast moment or something and now has no clue what to do? Or maybe you know what to do but you just cant help but to think about and torture yourself? I get teary eyed just listening to her story of how she feels empty and souless inside. She still has much feelings for him and I believe he has moved on. All I can say is, “You HAVE to move on” and “You can do it!”. But I don’t think its helpful and I can imagine why. What can I tell her and is there anyone else whose felt this way or can relate? I also tell her, “Its a matter of time” but its not easy for someone whose living this moment… I worry for her and just wish she can get through this. Its not easy, a lot of things arent easy and I feel so bad. Any advice or ideas??? Thanks =)

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Its easy for me to tell her to “Move on” or “forget about it”. Although Ive personally did not experience what she went through, I can’t imagine how she must feel. I mean Im a person who can’t stand that feeling of you know, that old embarrassing memory that just shakes you up and your like “WHY DID I DO THAT?ugghhhh!!!” then you repress it again? Well there is someone I know who finally gave her self in, truly believing that this guy loved her. Which leaves her completely vunerable and all out in the open but whether he truly loved her or not, she gave herself up to him and now is feeling miserable. Is there anyone who can relate to this kind of situation? Where they were “attacked” in there weaking moment or something and now has no clue what to do? Or maybe you know what to do but you just cant help but to think about and torture yourself? I get teary eyed just listening to her story of how she feels empty and souless inside. She still has much feelings for him and I believe he has moved on. All I can say is, “You HAVE to move on” and “You can do it!”. But I don’t think its helpful and I can imagine why. What can I tell her and is there anyone else whose felt this way or can relate? I also tell her, “Its a matter of time” but its not easy for someone whose living this moment… I worry for her and just wish she can get through this. Its not easy, a lot of things arent easy and I feel so bad. Any advice or ideas??? Thanks =)

catherine offline Unverified User #
An Unknown Location | 2 years, 7 months ago (1 minute after post)

she’ll get through it.

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An Undisclosed Location | 2 years, 7 months ago (2 minutes after post)

yeah but how? whatever thanks though

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An Unknown Location | 2 years, 7 months ago (5 minutes after post)

do NOT return her calls.

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JBear56 offline Verified User (2 years, 9 months) Long Term User Shouts: 1 #
An Undisclosed Location | 2 years, 7 months ago (9 minutes after post)

Thanks for your help Catherine.=) I know a lot of people who go through this and wonder “why the hell did they get themselves into this preventable mess” but oh well it happens because Im not the one in charge of their life and I play it more safe than others. Anyhow Im looking for more “empathetic” answers, anyone else?

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raspberriesareblu offline Verified User (2 years, 7 months) Long Term User Shouts: 1 #
Kingsland, GA, US | 2 years, 7 months ago (12 hours, 15 minutes after post)

this is one of those things that will heal itself eventually. It litterally just takes time. One day, she’ll realize that its ok and she’s not going to die of heartache, but all anyone can do in the mean time is be a good friend, listen to her when she needs to be listened to, but try to distrat her until she’s over it. If she’s out having fun (away from the people “in the know” other than her friends) then she won’t be able to dwell on it. Take her to a theme park or something. Somewhere loud and fun that doesn’t give her time to sulk. When you are around her, don’t say anything about it unless she does… but even then, try to keep the conversation short and sweet.

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donaldtrumpandc offline Verified User (2 years, 8 months) Long Term User Shouts: 0 #
An Unknown Location | 2 years, 6 months ago (1 week, 4 days after post)

First of all let me just tell you that even though you don’t really know what to tell her or say to her, it’s a wonderful thing that you are concerned for her Let her know you are there for her to talk to. That’s what she needs right now most of all. What happened already happened so of course there is no way to turn back time but there is still time that needs to be taken for healing. I don’t know what religion you are or if she was saving herself according to the word of the Bible but if you tell her that God still loves her just as He did before then I’m sure that can make things better. Tell her that all she has to do is ask for His forgiveness and she will be forgiven.

If it’s herself that she is disgusted with, let her know that we all make mistakes and beating herself up about it will not make it any better or any easier for her to deal with.

Just be there for her to talk to. Maybe even just a soundboard because sometimes she may just want to vent.

Hope I helped.

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